Bizarre Mourning Videos from North Korea

The "hermit kingdom" of North Korea aka la-la land is officially in state mourning after the death of its "Dear Leader" or more likely, brutal dictator Kim Jong Il. There are a ton of North Korea jokes doing the rounds of the internet, but sometimes reality can hit harder than humour. Take a look at this clip from North Korean state television of mourners in the capital Pyongyang. One can't help but feel sorry for these poor souls who know that it's the firing squad for them if their "rudaali" routine isn't up to the mark:

The announcement of Kim Jong Il's death was made in oredictably tearful fashion by North Korea's famous newscaster Ri Chun-Hee who is know for her dramatic style, whether it's admonishing rivals in South Korea or thundering with pride during national parades: